There is no better time for Eli Manning to walk away than now.
He has his health. He has his championships. He has his perfect sendoff.
He has his legacy intact.
Manning will officially announce his retirement on Friday after a 16-year career in which he gave the Giants two brilliant Super Bowl runs capped by MVP performances against the Patriots. He walks away just weeks after winning his final game as a starter, a 36-20 victory over the Dolphins on Dec. 15 in an emotional sendoff at MetLife Stadium.
We could all feel that would be his final moment as the Giants’ starter, and the emotional homage was a poignant reminder of all he had given to the only team he’d ever played for.
Timing of Eli Manning's retirement couldn't be better
